Alex O'Loughlin has claimed that his pilot Hawaii Five-O pays homage to the original series.

O'Loughlin, who plays Detective Steve McGarrett in the remake, explained that the show updates the franchise.

"One of our main priorities is maintaining the integrity of Hawaii Five-O," he told TV Guide Magazine. "We pay homage to the old series, but it is a new, contemporary remake of an old classic. I hope fans really like it."

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The show has been tipped to be picked up by CBS and O'Loughlin admitted that he is excited about the programme, which is his third major television series.

"The show has a lot going for it," he said. "I really feel like three is a charm for me."